Child Assessments & Evaluations
Understanding your child's unique strengths and needs through comprehensive, compassionate assessment
What This Service Is
Child assessments at GOODHANDS provide a comprehensive understanding of your child's developmental, behavioural, learning, and communication strengths and needs. Our evaluations are thorough, compassionate, and designed to give you clear, actionable insights.
Assessments help identify areas where your child may need support, as well as areas where they are thriving. The information we gather informs individualised therapy plans, school support, and strategies you can use at home.
Our assessments are not about labelling, they are about understanding and supporting your child effectively.
Who This Service Helps
Child assessments are helpful for parents who:
- Want to understand their child's developmental progress
- Are noticing challenges with learning, behaviour, communication, or development
- Need clarity on their child's strengths and areas for growth
- Are seeking information to guide therapy or school support
- Want to understand whether their child would benefit from intervention
- Need formal documentation for school accommodations or additional support
Assessments are suitable for children of all ages, from toddlers through school-aged children, and are tailored to each child's developmental stage.
How We Work
Our approach to child assessments is:
- Comprehensive: We assess multiple areas including development, behaviour, learning, and communication
- Evidence-based: Our assessments use validated, reliable tools and methods
- Family-focused: We listen to your concerns and include your input throughout the process
- Collaborative: We work with schools and other professionals to gather a complete picture
Assessments typically include observation, standardised testing, parent and teacher questionnaires, and clinical judgment. The process is designed to be calm, supportive, and child-friendly.
After the assessment, we provide clear feedback, a written report, and practical recommendations for support and next steps.
What Sessions Look Like
Assessment sessions are structured but relaxed, designed to help your child feel comfortable and perform their best. We use a variety of activities, tasks, and play-based approaches to gather information about your child's abilities and needs.
The number and length of sessions vary depending on the type of assessment, but we always work at your child's pace.
Assessments can take place in our clinic or, in some cases, at your child's school or home. we are flexible and work with what's best for your child and family.
Parent Involvement
Parents are essential partners in the assessment process. We begin with an in-depth conversation to understand your concerns, your child's history, and what you are hoping to learn from the assessment.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed and answer any questions you may have. After the assessment, we provide a detailed feedback session where we explain the results, answer your questions, and discuss practical recommendations.
You will also receive a comprehensive written report that you can share with schools, other professionals, or keep for your own records.
Ready to understand your child's unique strengths and needs?
We are here to support your child every step of the way. Book a consultation to learn more about how we can help.